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NEW: Rode Blimp / Zepplin / Windjammer ....
Started October 8th, 2008 · 4 replies · Latest reply by NoiseCollector 15 years, 10 months ago
Finally after a long wait...
Here's a video I made...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LNxAjjKH3M
http://www.rodemic.com/accessory.php?product=Blimp
http://www.digifishmusic.com/public/images/TapersSection_RodeBlimpAcc.jpg
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/attachments/all-things-audio/9087d1221914906-rode-blimp-suspension-pix-rode-blimp-suspension-1-medium-.jpg
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/attachments/all-things-audio/9088d1221914906-rode-blimp-suspension-pix-blimp-suspension-2-medium-.jpg
Download Blimp Manual Here (4 Meg).
Compatible Microphones
* RODE : NTG-1, NTG-2, NTG-3, NT-4
* AKG : C568EB, C568B, C480B CK61/62/63
* Audio Technica : AT4073a, AT875R, AT897, BP4029, AT 835ST
* Azden : SGM-1000, SGM-1X, SGM-2X (short barrel only)
* Beyer : MC 836, MCE 86 II, MCE 86 S II
* DPA : 4017
* Edirol/Roland : CS-50
* Neumann : KMR81I, RSM191
* Sanken : CS1, CS3, CSS55
* Schoeps : CMD 2U, CMIT 5U
* Sennheiser : MKH 20 P48, MKH 30 P48, MKH 40 P48, MKH 50, P48, MKH 60-1, MKH 416, P48, MKH 418 S, ME60, ME62, ME64, ME66
* Sony : ECM-678, ECM-673, ECM-674 ,ECM-680S, ECM-670, ECM-672
To TopSpecifications
* Weight : 755g (with tail cable installed)
* Length : 490mm
* Diameter : ∅125mm
* Shipping weight : 1.2kg
* Shipping dimensions : 500mm (L) x 230mm (W) x 175mm (H)
US Retail Price:$399, @ B&H seems to be ~$400 USD. This will probably settle at $199-230 with discounting.
For comparison I can get it in Australia for ~$190 USD, & $180 USD @ eBay
Bargain! 
A thread with comments from a few users who have one can be seen here at DVInfo and Here
This thing kicks Rycote and K-Tek on price and is similar quality. Hopefully the competition will drive down those too.
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